Rebirth In Divorce: My New Mr. Perfect by Henry Foster

Chapter 607

Sarah carefully closed the window, making sure to secure the latch. Her expression grew serious - there would be no escaping this storm.

The rain finally began to fall. The yellowed light bulb in the room provided her with a small sense of warmth and security.

The patter of rain drummed steadily against the roof, striking the tiles heavily. Silence enveloped everything except for the dancing raindrops.

Though Sarah's room was dilapidated, at least it had tile roofing. In West Ridge, while most homes used tile roofs, some poorer residents had earthen shelters - structures made of packed soil and straw that would likely dissolve into mud after a heavy rain.

Lightning flashed and thunder rolled as the downpour intensified. Water collected along the eaves, forming thick droplets that fell continuously.

Brilliant flashes illuminated the entire landscape as the rain grew heavier.

BOOM!

A massive thunderclap made Sarah's heart jump. Despite being prepared, fear still gripped her.

window revealed every

room.

herself, trying to ward

worried about happened. The old room should have been

her head, the cold shock

second drop landed on her nose, and

The roof was leaking.

up at the ceiling where, in the yellowish light, she could see a continuous line of water

water from her face and quickly moved her bedding to the other side,

the door, placing it under the leak. The

a damp cloth under the basin to muffle

just one weak spot. Just as Sarah breathed a sigh of relief,

fallen into an icy pit. She understood Charlie wanted to make things difficult for her, but would he really risk someone's

to catch the rain,

was becoming like a water cave. Sarah grabbed her phone to keep